President Trump's transition team said several nominees and appointees were the targets of violent threats, including “swatting” incidents.
Caroline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the transition team, said: released A statement from her social media accounts on Wednesday.
“Dangerous acts such as threats and violence will not deter us.”
“Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of violent and un-American threats against their lives and those living with them. These attacks ranged from bomb threats to… There is a wide variety of things, including “smashing”. In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those targeted,” Levitt's statement said.
“With President Trump as our example, dangerous threats and acts of violence will not deter us,” she added.
Federal Bureau of Investigation released Statement regarding the incident:
“The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration candidates and appointees and is working with our law enforcement partners,” the bureau said.
Brooke Rollins, a candidate for USDA secretary, said she was among those targeted.
“This morning we learned that a threat had been issued against our home and family. Thanks to @fortworthpd's quick efforts, we were quickly returned to our home unharmed,” she said. Ta. said on social media.
Lee Zeldin, a candidate for head of the Environmental Protection Agency, said the threats against him reportedly included messages related to the Palestinian political agenda.
“Today I received a pipe bomb threat aimed at me and my family at home, along with messages with pro-Palestinian themes. My family and I were not home at the time and are safe. “We are working with authorities to further investigate this matter as the situation evolves,” he said. said on social media.
No one was injured in the attempted attacks in Florida, Texas and other states, Newsmax reported.
This is a developing story and additional information may be added.
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